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Thank You for Snacks and PDA Support!
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Thank you to all who supported two special September initiatives to make a difference in the lives of our neighbors in the city and around the world.
Your response to our disaster relief offering resulted in gifts totaling
$32,606.25, which Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) will use to respond to the emergency and ongoing needs of those affected by recent natural disasters
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Additionally, our September goal of collecting 10,000 snacks by October 1 was exceeded by more than 3,000, as your
contributions of individually packaged snacks surpassed the 13,000 mark!
Each month Fourth Church Meals Ministry and the Chicago Lights Elam Davies Social Service Center distribute 5,000 snack items, meaning September's contributions will sustain these efforts into the beginning of November.
So on behalf of PDA, our World Mission and Social Justice Committee, Fourth Church Meals Ministry, the Chicago Lights Elam Davies Social Service Center, and our guests, thank you!
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And All the Best to Our Marathon Team!
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The Chicago Marathon is taking place this Sunday, affecting the accessibility of roads downtown and near Fourth Church during morning services. Directions on the easiest routes to use to get to Fourth Church that morning can be found online. We look forward to worshiping together this Sunday!
We also send wishes for a great race to all those who will be running the marathon, especially the Chicago Lights Marathon Team, including Shannon Kershner and more than thirty others. We are grateful to them and to those who have supported their efforts, helping them raise more than $60,000 for the work of our nonprofit social service organization. Thank you!
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Canadian Chamber Choir in Worship
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Singing during 9:30 and 11:00 Worship
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We are delighted to welcome to worship this Sunday the Canadian Chamber Choir (CCC), which will be singing the prelude and anthems during the 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. services.
This twenty-one-member ensemble is made up of performers from all across Canada. With a primary mandate to build community through choral singing, the CCC provides a performance opportunity for professional-level singers from every province and only performs music by Canadian composers.
We are grateful to them for offering their musical gifts during worship this Sunday.
Time:
Sunday, October 8
9:30 and 11:00 a.m.
Place:
Sanctuary
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"Palestine: Unlimited" Photo Exhibit
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Reception This Sunday, October 8
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Currently on display in the Loggia is "Palestine: Unlimited," an exhibition of prize-winning photos from Dar Al-Kalima University College of Arts and Culture.
This Sunday you will have opportunity to learn more about the art and the artists during a reception, with Middle Eastern refreshments, in Borwell Dining Room.
This curated exhibit will continue through November 22.
Time:
Sunday, October 8
12:15 p.m.
Place:
Borwell Dining Room
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Have you wondered how Vicky Curtiss made the "I Am" banners that adorn the Sanctuary during Ordinary Time?
On Sunday, October 15 Vicky will lead a workshop on how to make fabric art. Join her that day from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. in Borwell Dining Room. Materials will be provided for a $5 donation, and no experience is needed.
Registration is required by Monday, October 9 and can be completed during Coffee Hour on Sunday or online at www.bit.ly/artfabric
Time:
Sunday, October 15
12:30 p.m.
Place:
Borwell Dining Room
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Intro to Systemic Racism
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A One-Day Workshop on October 21
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Last month more than forty members and staff participated in the thought-provoking and challenging workshop "Introduction to Systemic Racism."
Several more individuals have indicated an interest in joining this conversation as well, and so on Saturday, October 21 we will be offering the workshop again. This training will provide an opportunity for us to develop common language, awareness, and framework to be able to have productive conversations about race, racism, and systemic racism within and beyond our church.
To take part in the next "Introduction to Systemic Racism" workshop--which will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the church--RSVP to Anne Ellis by Friday, October 13. (The workshop fee is $25.)
Come join us as we work to live into our commitment and vision of Fourth Church being a fully inclusive, anti-racist congregation.
Time:
Saturday, October 21
9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Place:
Room 4G
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The Tradition of Apocalyptic Literature
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The New Testament book known as "The Revelation of John" is part of an apocalyptic tradition that predates the Gospel according to John by more than half a millennium.
Using the apocalyptic literature in the Old Testament as a starting point for understanding the primary concerns of this genre and its leading features and motifs, this survey will conclude with a focus on the Apocalypse of John.
One of the leading themes in apocalyptic literature was expressed in Greek centuries before the New Testament: "the latter things are like the former." In other words, apocalyptic literature envisions the end to be like the beginning. In a way, you could say that The Apocalypse of John takes us "back to the future"!
October 8: The prophetic books of Isaiah and Zechariah.
October 15: Book of Daniel and 2 Esdras from the Apocrypha.
October 22 and 29: The Apocalypse of John
Time:
Sundays, October 8-29
11:00 a.m.
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A Congregational Meeting: October 22
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Electing a Senior Associate Pastor
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The Session of Fourth Church has called a congregational meeting for Sunday, October 22.
At that congregational meeting, which will be held in the Sanctuary following the 11:00 a.m. service, the Senior Associate Pastor Nominating Committee will present, for your vote, their recommended candidate for Senior Associate Pastor for Leadership Development and Adult Education.
Please plan to be with us for this important moment in the life of our congregation.
Time:
Sunday, October 22
12:00 noon
Place:
Sanctuary
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Worship This Week
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Our "Always Reforming" sermon series marking the 500th anniversary of the Reformation continues this week with a focus on "Depraved and Confused."
8:00 a.m.
Communion
Matt Helms,
Associate Pastor
9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
Baptism at 9:30
Matt Helms,
Associate Pastor
4:00 p.m.
Jazz Communion
Alex Wirth,
Minister for Evangelism
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Concerts at Fourth Church
All concerts are free unless ticket information is noted.
Friday, October 13
Natalie Mann, soprano
12:10 p.m. in Buchanan Chapel
Friday, October 20
Penelope Shumate, soprano
12:10 p.m. in Buchanan Chapel
Friday, October 27
John W. W. Sherer, organist
12:10 p.m. in the Sanctuary
A complete concert schedule is available online.
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Volunteer and Donation Needs
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There are several ways to get involved in the mission and ministry of Fourth Church. See below for just some of the details!
Current Donation Needs
Men's clothing
--particularly sizes L, XL, XXL, and XXXL--for guests of the Chicago Lights Elam Davies Social Service Center
Current Volunteer Needs
Individuals to staff the Book Nook during the 12:00 p.m. Coffee Hour
Greeters for the weekly Jazz at Four Sunday afternoon service and the fourth Friday evening Taizé service
Teams to assist areas hurt by recent natural disastesrs
(to express interest, contact Vicky Curtiss)
Tutors to work with students of the Chicago Lights Tutoring program one evening a week, October through May, at the church
Unless otherwise noted, to sign up for volunteer opportunities or to learn more about them--as well as additional volunteer opportunities--stop by Coffee Hour on Sunday morning or email Robert Crouch, Director of Volunteer Ministry.
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